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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 534 and 539 the smallest integer that is 287826 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 534 and 539 is 287826.
LCM(534,539) = 287826
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 534 and 539. First we will calculate the prime factors of 534 and 539.
Prime Factorization of 534
2 | 534 |
3 | 267 |
89 | 89 |
1 |
Prime factors of 534 are 2, 3,89. Prime factorization of 534 in exponential form is:
534 = 21×31×891
Prime Factorization of 539
7 | 539 |
7 | 77 |
11 | 11 |
1 |
Prime factors of 539 are 7,11. Prime factorization of 539 in exponential form is:
539 = 72×111
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 534 and 539.
LCM(534,539) = 21×31×72×111×891
LCM(534,539) = 287826
Factors of 534
List of positive integer factors of 534 that divides 534 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 89, 178, 267, 534
Factors of 539
List of positive integer factors of 539 that divides 539 without a remainder.
1, 7, 11, 49, 77, 539
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 534 and 539, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(534,539) = 1
LCM(534,539) = ( 534 × 539) / 1
LCM(534,539) = 287826 / 1
LCM(534,539) = 287826
(i) The LCM of 539 and 534 is associative
LCM of 534 and 539 = LCM of 539 and 534
1. What is the LCM of 534 and 539?
Answer: LCM of 534 and 539 is 287826.
2. What are the Factors of 534?
Answer: Factors of 534 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 89, 178, 267, 534. There are 8 integers that are factors of 534. The greatest factor of 534 is 534.
3. What are the Factors of 539?
Answer: Factors of 539 are 1, 7, 11, 49, 77, 539. There are 6 integers that are factors of 539. The greatest factor of 539 is 539.
4. How to Find the LCM of 534 and 539?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 534 and 539 = 287826
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 534
534 = 2 x 3 x 89
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 539
539 = 7 x 7 x 11
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 287826 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 7 x 11 x 89
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 534 and 539 is 287826.